F-16 Receiver Protector (Electrical Limiter)

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking contractors to build the AN/APG 68 F-16 Receiver Protector (Electrical Limiter), a specific aircraft electrical component with NSN 5895-01-515-8924. This sources sought synopsis aims to identify potential vendors capable of engineering, manufacturing, inspecting, and testing similar aircraft parts with demonstrated relevant experience within the past three years. Interested contractors must submit detailed company profile information including employee count, office location, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and small business status by March 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM MST. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, with all responses to be submitted to Ms. Jo Blakely at jo.blakley@us.af.mil. The government does not currently possess technical data for the redesign of these components and will require contractors to have appropriate technical access.

The opportunity is being considered for a potential small business set-aside, with specific interest in 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses. While specific award values are not disclosed in the sources sought synopsis, the procurement appears focused on identifying qualified small business vendors for a potentially competitive contract. The solicitation covers a single part (PN: VDX1859) for the F-16 aircraft's receiver protector system, suggesting a specialized and technical manufacturing requirement. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and the synopsis represents an initial market research phase to determine potential sources and competitive landscape. The government's approach indicates a thorough vetting process to ensure technical capability and small business participation in this specialized aircraft component procurement.